Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious" late-night fires that caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka. Officers were called to reports of fires in Albert Town, about 3km from Wānaka, on September 20. A cell tower and two data boxes in Alison Ave were damaged. In a statement, Detective Phill Hamlin, of Otago Lakes Criminal Investigations, said police believe the fires were suspicious and intentionally lit. Police were also appealing for videos taken of the fires at any stage, including when emergency services were present.